Woman rescued in the dark from rough sea
A 44-year-old woman who fell into rough seas off Torrevieja on Saturday evening was rescued by brave Guardia Civil.
A force spokesman noted that the...
Interview with the British Ambassador
British Ambassador Hugh Elliot visited Alicante province on Thursday to meet British residents and hear about some of the problems they face in the...
Ancient coins recovered
Two gold coins of ‘great historic value’ from the Visigoth era have been located by the National Police.
The ‘tremis’ are thought to have been...
Going back to green
Two areas of outstanding natural beauty – ravaged by wildfires in recent years – are on the road to recovery.
It was back in September,...
Dating website blackmailers rumbled
A gang dedicated to extorting users of a dating website has been rounded up as part of an investigation by National Police in Denia...
Children will get Covid jab
Approval has been given by Spain’s national public health committee to vaccinate children aged five to 11 years old against Covid-19.
According to a press...
Benidorm bicycle bandit detained
National Police in Benidorm have arrested a woman suspected of being responsible for stealing bicycles from inside the community garages of urbanisations.
The bicycles recovered...
UK travel complications
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Jávea
December 9
Dear Editor,
I have not been over to the UK to see family or friends since August 2019.
Both my sisters are elderly, and I...
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November 24
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In a bed that’s just a tad too short
There’s time enough for every thought
Days are long, boredom complete
Food’s not bad, if you can...
Pensions
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December 5
I have a pension plan with BBVA. Since 2019, I have been trying to activate this plan without success. Between November 14-19 I...
Universal accessibility for all
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December 4
On Friday, December 3, there was a meeting at the town hall to promote 'Universal accessibility for all'. Luis Moya representing the disabled...
Airport links to Marina Alta towns promised
'Fast coach links' from the Marina Alta to Alicante airport serving key towns en route have been promised by the regional government, which has...
Made up over medal
Entertainer Stevie Spit has received the British Empire Medal for his work in the charitable sector.
Stevie said he had followed his mother's advice that...
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Simone Biles along with the American team with their gold medals
Photo: @simonebiles
After three full days of competition, up to midnight on...
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